Two young brothers explore Lagos with their estranged father during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis, witnessing both the city's magnitude and their father's daily struggles as political unrest threatens their journey home.
Akinola Davis Jr.'s film is a poetic, tender portrait of father-son bonds. Framed by the political landscape of 1993 Lagos, the film follows a father (Sopé Dìrísù) and his two young sons as they journey into and around the vibrantly rendered Nigerian metropolis, quietly reckoning with their relationship while navigating a city on the precipice of democratic crisis. This film is a real hidden is a gem, a deeply felt memory piece and vibrant portrait of 1990s Nigeria, that reveals the profound depths of what families leave unspoken. The UK's Best Foreign Film entry to the 2026 Oscars and recipient of the Caméra d'Or Special Mention at Cannes. (Subtitles)
UK/Nigeria 2025 Akinola Davis 94m
